Rectangular, Square and

Circular Steel Hollow Sections

Profile Located at Jamshedpur, Tata Steel Ltd. was established in 1907 and was the first Integrated Steel
Plant in India. It commenced its operations in 1911, with a capacity of 1,00,000 tonnes per annum
of ingots and expanded to a million tonnes per annum of saleable steel by the mid fifties.
Presently it has an annual capacity of 10 million tonnes at its Jamshedpur Plant. The plant, equipped
with the latest steel making facilities such as Basic Oxygen Furnaces, Vacuum Degassing and
Continuous Casting Units, presents the very epitome of technological advancement. A whole range
of steels addressing the needs of the construction, engineering and automotive sector, testify to Tata
Steels capability in steel making. These products have found acceptance not only in the domestic
market but all over the world.

Tata Steel Plant, Jamshedpur

Contents
Tata Steel - Tubes SBU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Quality Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Advantages of Tata Structura Steel Hollow Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Internal Corrosion - A Case Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Architectural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Infrastructural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Section Properties - Tata Structura Square Hollow Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Product Range Availability - Tata Structura Square Hollow Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Section Properties - Tata Structura Rectangular Hollow Sections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Product Range Availability - Tata Structura Rectangular Hollow Sections. . . . . . . . . . 11
Section Properties - Tata Structura Circular Hollow Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Product Range Availability - Tata Structura Circular Hollow Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General Technical Specifications and Tolerances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fabrication and Connection Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
List of Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
 Tata Steel-Tubes SBU
Tata Steel - Tubes SBU is the outcome of the merger between Indian Tube Company with Tata Steel in 1985. Tubes SBU today is a leading
manufacturer of welded pipes in the country having an installed capacity of over 4,50,000 MT per annum.
Currently, Tubes SBU manufactures Structural, Conveyance, Automotive and Boiler Tubes at its plant in Jamshedpur and some external
processing agents (EPA).
Tubes SBU manufactures Structural Tubes under the brand name
Tata Structura. Tata Structura is manufactured conforming to IS:4923 and
IS:1161 standards for square, rectangular and circular sections respectively.
Tata Structura can be manufactured up to a maximum size of 250X250 mm
for square sections, 300X200 mm for rectangular sections and 300 mm NB for
circular sections. The thickness can vary from 2 mm to 10 mm. Tata Structura
has recently forayed into retail space under the initiative Tata Structura
World, providing consumers with 360 degree solutions right from the design Tata Steel, Tubes Division
to the fabrication stage. Adding to the product portfolio as well as catering to
the changing consumer demands, Tata Structura has started manufacturing GP/GI tubes in NB ranging from 20 mm to 50 mm with
thickness varying between 1.4 mm to 2 mm.

Tata Structura has multiple applications ranging from architectural, industrial, infrastructural, general engineering to power plants, solar
power plants, steel industry, railways etc.

The Process
COIL ACCUMULATOR

TATA STEEL PLANT HR COILS SLIT COIL STRIP SHEAR MIG WELDER PINCH ROLLER
FROM TATA STEEL COILS UNREELER LEVELLER

ONLINE EDDY CURRENT TESTING

CUT
COOLING TROUGH

RUN-OUT CONVEYOR-
PACKING & BUNDLING SIZING FORMING MILL
TURKS HEAD HIGH FREQUENCY INDUCTION WELDER
STAMPING

Quality Control
The quality of our product is controlled during the manufacturing process. It
starts with slitting the strip edges, continues with speed, temperature
control during the high frequency induction welding and is followed by
online non destructive eddy current testing directly after welding. Off-line,
drift and flattening tests are conducted. This is all within our ISO 9000
quality management system.
Control Room for On-line Non Destructive Testing

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Advantages of
Tata Structura Steel Hollow Sections
l The excellent distribution of material around the axis of these steel hollow sections allows for remarkable strength qualities
and thus offers decisive advantages as regards to application technology.
l Their higher strength to weight ratio could result in upto 30% savings in steel.

The 5Cs of Tata Structura

Cost Effective
l By virtue of its shape, Hollow sections have high Radius of Gyration and
other properties resulting in savings in Material, Transportation and
Fabrication cost.
l Less Surface area compared to equivalent conventional sections results in
savings in Paint and Labour cost.

Corrosion Resistant
l Less exposed surface area combined with superior quality raw material
results in less corrosion.
l Smooth uniform profiles of sections minimizes dust and moisture
accumulation.

Concentric Strength
l By virtue of its shape, Hollow sections have high Radius of Gyration resulting
in higher concentric strength.
l Due to closeness of the section there will be higher torsional rigidity
compared to conventional sections.
l Better lateral stability and lower wind drag.
l Enables weight reduction of upto 30%.

Convenience of Fabrication
l Due to less weight and smoother profile, fabrication is easier.
l Also minimum use of gusset plates expedites the fabrication process.
Commonwealth Games Village, Delhi

Butterfly Park, Bengaluru
Creativity
l Due to higher torsional rigidity and better moment resistance on both the axis,
bending of hollow section is easier compared to open sections. This gives
flexibility to the architects to shape their structures and express their creativity.
l Smooth profile of Tata Structura enhances the aesthetic appeal of the structures.
l Most suitable for usage in exposed environment.

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 Internal Corrosion - A Case Study
Objective: Identify the possibility of corrosion in the internal surface of steel hollow sections

Details of the study conducted:

Two of the original Tubewrights erected in 1954 at Stanford Bridge, Chelsea were replaced
in 1975, taken down and the used sections were cut and despatched to the Corby Works of
British Steel for examination.
Sample 1
Sample No. 1 of the 139.7 mm o.d. CHS was cut lengthwise to expose the internal
surfaces for examination. Little evidence of internal corrosion was found other than a
discolouration of the surface caused by the oxygen and moisture in the entrapped air, much
of the original mill scale was still visible. A light rust in the centre of the sample developed
after the tube was cut open for examination.

Sample No. 2 of the 139.7 mm o.d. CHS incorporating an intermediate flanged joint was
examined and the condition of the internal flange face, which had been enclosed and thus
hermetically sealed by welding to the CHS, was still comparatively bright, with the original
marking-off lines clearly visible.

Sample 2 Outcome & Recommendation: All the free ends of the steel hollow sections should be
properly sealed by welding end plates.

Source: The above report is from British Steel Publication No. TD 347/10E/91 titled CORROSION, THE CASE FOR STRUCTURAL
HOLLOW SECTIONS.

Applications of Tata Structura

Tata Steel, Jamshedpur

The applications of Tata Structura has been classified under the following segments:
l Architectural
l Infrastructural
l Industrial
l General Engineering

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 Applications Attributes
l Shopping Malls l Lightweight
l Canopies/Atrium l Flexible and easy to form shapes
l Glass Curtain Wall Frames l Smooth surface finish
l Partition Frames l Appealing aesthetics
l Space Frames l Contemporary
l Guard Rails & Staircases

Architectural
Edassery Kayal Resorts, Kumarakom Palakunnu Bhagavathi Temple, Kasargod Infosys, Pune

The Charkha, Mumbai

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 Mumbai Airport

Infrastructural
Applications
l Airport Terminal Buildings
Railway Platform Shed, Krishnanagar
l Bridges
l Bus Stands
l Sign Supporting Structures
l Pedestrian Walkovers (Footbridge)
l Sports Galleries
l Railways Platforms / Foot Over Bridges
Commonwealth Games Village, Delhi

Attributes
l High strength
l More column free space
l Larger & thicker sections
l Ease of fabrication Footbridge Connector, iGATE Campus

l Lightweight

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 Industrial Coal Washery-Talcher, Orissa

Mactech, Baroda Steel Melting Shop, Jamshedpur Factory Building, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur

Applications Attributes
l Industrial Sheds l High strength to weight ratio
l Trusses, Columns and Purlins l Cost effective
l Material Storage Racks l Ease of fabrication and erection
l Mine Roof Support Systems (cogs, props) l Ease of maintenance
l Pallets l Free from sharp edges
l Pipe Racks
l Conveyor Gantries, Trestles
l Drilling Rigs
l Steel & Power Plants

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 General Engineering
Applications
l Automobile Chassis Solar Power Plant Application

l Greenhouse Structures
l Truck & Bus Body Members
l Hoarding Structures
l Amusement Park & Playground Equipment
l Exhibition Stalls
l Scaffolding
Scaffolding Application
l Furniture
l Solar Power Plant Structures

Attributes
l Lightweight
l Ease of fabrication
l High torsional resistance
Automobile Chassis Application
l Minimal painting area
l Appealing aesthetics

Greenhouse Structures

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 Section Properties
Properties of Tata Structura (Square Hollow Sections) YST 310 Grade
Moment of Radius of Elastic Torsional Outer
SHS Thickness Sec Area Unit Inertia Gyration Modulus Constants Surface
BxB mm A W
mm cm2 Kg/m IXX IYY rXX rYY ZXX ZYY J B Area per m
cm4 cm4 cm cm cm3 cm3 cm4 cm3 m2

2.00 1.74 1.36 1.48 1.48 0.92 0.92 1.19 1.19 2.29 1.68 0.090
25x25 2.60 2.16 1.69 1.72 1.72 0.89 0.89 1.38 1.38 2.68 1.92 0.087
3.20 2.53 1.98 1.89 1.89 0.86 0.86 1.51 1.51 2.96 2.07 0.084
2.00 2.30 1.80 3.36 3.36 1.21 1.21 2.10 2.10 5.30 3.05 0.118
32x32 2.60 2.88 2.26 4.02 4.02 1.18 1.18 2.51 2.51 6.45 3.63 0.115
3.20 3.42 2.69 4.54 4.54 1.15 1.15 2.84 2.84 7.41 4.07 0.112
2.60 3.51 2.75 7.14 7.14 1.43 1.43 3.76 3.76 11.51 5.49 0.139
38x38 3.20 4.19 3.29 8.18 8.18 1.40 1.40 4.30 4.30 13.45 6.28 0.136
4.00 5.03 3.95 9.26 9.26 1.36 1.36 4.87 4.87 15.67 7.12 0.131
2.60 3.72 2.92 8.45 8.45 1.51 1.51 4.22 4.22 13.63 6.20 0.147
40x40 3.20 4.45 3.49 9.72 9.72 1.48 1.48 4.86 4.86 16.00 7.12 0.144
4.00 5.35 4.20 11.07 11.07 1.44 1.44 5.54 5.54 18.75 8.12 0.139
2.60 4.76 3.74 17.47 17.47 1.92 1.92 6.99 6.99 28.53 10.37 0.187
2.90 5.25 4.12 18.99 18.99 1.90 1.90 7.60 7.60 31.15 11.23 0.185
50x50
3.60 6.35 4.98 22.15 22.15 1.87 1.87 8.86 8.86 36.58 12.98 0.181
4.50 7.67 6.02 25.50 25.50 1.82 1.82 10.20 10.20 41.99 14.68 0.177
2.60 5.80 4.55 31.33 31.33 2.33 2.33 10.44 10.44 50.08 15.52 0.227
3.20 7.01 5.50 36.94 36.94 2.30 2.30 12.31 12.31 60.02 18.31 0.224
60x60
4.00 8.55 6.71 43.55 43.55 2.26 2.26 14.52 14.52 72.41 21.62 0.219
4.80 10.01 7.85 49.22 49.22 2.22 2.22 16.41 16.41 83.86 24.51 0.215
3.20 8.54 6.71 66.32 66.32 2.79 2.79 18.42 18.42 106.81 27.47 0.272
72x72 4.00 10.47 8.22 79.03 79.03 2.75 2.75 21.95 21.95 129.85 32.78 0.267
4.80 12.31 9.66 90.31 90.31 2.71 2.71 25.09 25.09 151.55 37.55 0.263
3.20 9.57 7.51 92.71 92.71 3.11 3.11 23.18 23.18 148.55 34.60 0.304
80x80 4.00 11.75 9.22 111.04 111.04 3.07 3.07 27.76 27.76 181.22 41.49 0.299
4.80 13.85 10.87 127.58 127.58 3.04 3.04 31.89 31.89 212.26 47.77 0.295
3.60 12.32 9.67 156.49 156.49 3.56 3.56 34.21 34.21 251.17 51.14 0.347
91.5x91.5 4.50 15.14 11.88 187.57 187.57 3.52 3.52 41.00 41.00 306.78 61.40 0.343
5.40 17.85 14.01 215.68 215.68 3.48 3.48 47.14 47.14 359.76 70.77 0.338
4.00 14.95 11.73 226.35 226.35 3.89 3.89 45.27 45.27 364.75 67.50 0.379
100x100 5.00 18.36 14.41 271.10 271.10 3.84 3.84 54.22 54.22 441.84 80.54 0.374
6.00 21.63 16.98 311.47 311.47 3.79 3.79 62.29 62.29 511.80 92.06 0.369
4.80 20.28 15.92 393.30 393.30 4.40 4.40 69.30 69.30 637.45 103.89 0.429
113.5x113.5
5.40 22.60 17.74 432.58 432.58 4.38 4.38 76.23 76.23 708.69 114.41 0.426
4.80 23.83 18.71 634.39 634.39 5.16 5.16 96.12 96.12 1018.30 144.11 0.503
132x132
5.40 26.60 20.88 700.11 700.11 5.13 5.13 106.08 106.08 1134.25 159.18 0.500
4.00 22.95 18.01 807.82 807.82 5.93 5.93 107.71 107.71 1273.46 161.38 0.579
5.00 28.36 22.26 982.12 982.12 5.89 5.89 130.95 130.95 1569.09 196.38 0.574
150x150
6.00 33.63 26.40 1145.91 1145.91 5.84 5.84 152.79 152.79 1856.18 229.44 0.569
8.00 43.79 34.38 1443.00 1443.00 5.74 5.74 192.40 192.40 2405.78 290.12 0.559
4.00 27.75 21.78 1421.74 1421.74 7.16 7.16 157.97 157.97 2224.31 236.76 0.699
5.00 34.36 26.97 1736.87 1736.87 7.11 7.11 192.99 192.99 2747.93 289.40 0.694
180x180
6.00 40.83 32.05 2036.52 2036.52 7.06 7.06 226.28 226.28 3259.23 339.65 0.689
8.00 53.39 41.91 2590.73 2590.73 6.97 6.97 287.86 287.86 4246.16 433.32 0.679
5.00 42.36 33.25 3238.12 3238.12 8.74 8.74 294.37 294.37 5083.17 440.67 0.854
6.00 50.43 39.59 3813.36 3813.36 8.70 8.70 346.67 346.67 6034.53 520.18 0.849
220x220
8.00 66.19 51.96 4894.99 4894.99 8.60 8.60 445.00 445.00 7897.48 668.99 0.839
10.00 81.43 63.92 5887.19 5887.19 8.50 8.50 535.20 535.20 9549.15 796.48 0.829
6.00 57.63 45.24 5672.00 5672.00 9.92 9.92 453.76 453.76 8920.44 680.77 0.969
250x250 8.00 75.79 59.50 7315.65 7315.65 9.82 9.82 585.25 585.25 11702.07 879.31 0.959
10.00 93.43 73.34 8842.29 8842.29 9.73 9.73 707.38 707.38 14248.15 1054.68 0.949
Orange box sizes are for large diameter sections
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 Product Range Availability

Product Range : Square Hollow Sections (SHS)

Tube Dimension Wall Thickness
(mm) (mm) = t
B B 2.0 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 4.8 5.0 5.4 6.0 8.0 10.0
25 25
32 32
38 38
40 40
50 50
60 60
Section Size

72 72
80 80
91.5 91.5
100 100
113.5 113.5
132 132
150 150
180 180
220 220
250 250
Orange box sizes are for large diameter sections

Indicates presently rolled sections

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 Section Properties
Properties of Tata Structura (Rectangular Hollow Sections) YST 310 Grade
Moment of Radius of Elastic Torsional Outer
RHS Thickness Sec Area Unit Inertia Gyration Modulus Constants Surface
DxB mm A W
mm cm2 Kg/m IXX IYY rXX rYY ZXX ZYY J B Area per m
cm4 cm4 cm cm cm3 cm3 cm4 cm3 m2

2.00 2.74 2.15 8.38 2.81 1.75 1.01 3.35 2.25 6.79 3.79 0.142
2.60 3.46 2.71 10.16 3.36 1.71 0.99 4.06 2.69 8.27 4.53 0.137
50x25 3.20 4.13 3.24 11.63 3.80 1.68 0.96 4.65 3.04 9.52 5.12 0.134
4.00 4.95 3.88 13.13 4.23 1.63 0.92 5.25 3.38 10.86 5.69 0.129

2.60 4.76 3.73 22.76 12.09 2.19 1.59 7.59 6.05 25.59 9.83 0.187
2.90 5.25 4.12 24.74 13.11 2.17 1.58 8.25 6.56 28.02 10.66 0.185
60x40 3.60 6.35 4.98 28.90 15.23 2.13 1.55 9.63 7.62 33.30 12.41 0.181
4.50 7.67 6.02 33.31 17.44 2.08 1.51 11.10 8.72 39.34 14.29 0.177

2.60 4.70 3.69 25.15 8.43 2.31 1.34 7.62 5.11 20.75 8.71 0.185
2.90 5.19 4.07 27.33 9.12 2.29 1.33 8.28 5.53 22.65 9.43 0.183
66x33
3.60 6.28 4.93 31.87 10.52 2.25 1.29 9.66 6.37 26.71 10.90 0.179
4.50 7.58 5.95 36.64 11.93 2.20 1.25 11.10 7.23 31.21 12.43 0.175

2.60 5.80 4.55 46.58 15.74 2.84 1.65 11.65 7.87 38.50 13.46 0.227
3.20 7.01 5.50 54.94 18.41 2.80 1.62 13.74 9.21 45.83 15.78 0.224
80x40
4.00 8.55 6.71 64.79 21.49 2.75 1.59 16.20 10.74 54.77 18.49 0.219
4.80 10.01 7.85 73.22 24.03 2.71 1.55 18.30 12.02 62.81 20.79 0.215

3.20 8.54 6.71 98.61 33.28 3.40 1.97 20.54 13.87 82.13 23.82 0.272
96x48 4.00 10.47 8.22 117.54 39.32 3.35 1.94 24.49 16.38 99.11 28.24 0.267
4.80 12.31 9.66 134.35 44.55 3.30 1.90 27.99 18.56 114.80 32.14 0.263

3.60 12.32 9.67 232.61 78.83 4.34 2.53 38.13 25.84 193.91 44.50 0.347
122x61 4.50 15.14 11.88 278.94 93.78 4.29 2.49 45.73 30.75 235.39 53.13 0.343
5.40 17.85 14.01 320.83 107.03 4.24 2.45 52.60 35.09 274.29 60.89 0.338

4.80 20.28 15.92 555.16 228.50 5.23 3.36 76.57 55.73 534.27 94.45 0.429
145x82
5.40 22.60 17.74 610.85 250.59 5.20 3.33 84.26 61.12 592.70 103.81 0.426

4.80 23.83 18.71 917.13 346.91 6.20 3.82 106.64 75.41 826.04 128.85 0.503
172x92
5.40 26.59 20.88 1012.47 381.74 6.17 3.79 117.73 82.99 918.10 142.04 0.500

4.00 22.95 18.01 1199.71 410.78 7.23 4.23 119.97 82.16 991.47 141.46 0.579
5.00 28.36 22.26 1459.25 496.94 7.17 4.19 145.93 99.39 1216.96 171.53 0.574
200x100
6.00 33.63 26.40 1703.31 576.91 7.12 4.14 170.33 115.38 1434.03 199.68 0.569
8.00 43.79 34.38 2146.21 719.19 7.00 4.05 214.62 143.84 1843.86 250.68 0.559

4.00 27.75 21.78 2110.72 725.35 8.72 5.11 175.89 120.89 1736.39 208.03 0.699
5.00 34.36 26.97 2579.67 882.47 8.67 5.07 214.97 147.08 2138.48 253.55 0.694
240x120
6.00 40.83 32.05 3025.91 1030.45 8.61 5.02 252.16 171.74 2528.39 296.70 0.689
8.00 53.39 41.91 3851.84 1299.95 8.49 4.93 320.99 216.66 3272.90 376.29 0.679

6.00 51.63 40.53 6073.51 2079.57 10.85 6.35 404.90 277.28 5034.64 478.20 0.869
300x150 8.00 67.79 53.22 7807.95 2654.12 10.73 6.26 520.53 353.88 6559.05 612.64 0.859
10.00 83.43 65.49 9403.90 3173.71 10.62 6.17 626.93 423.16 8011.67 736.01 0.848

6.00 57.63 45.24 7370.23 3962.19 11.31 8.29 491.35 396.22 8186.02 650.85 0.969
300x200 8.00 75.79 59.50 9513.66 5097.04 11.20 8.20 634.24 509.70 10722.83 839.51 0.959
10.00 93.43 73.34 11507.24 6144.30 11.10 8.11 767.15 614.43 13169.70 1015.43 0.948
Orange box sizes are for large diameter sections
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 Product Range Availability

Product Range : Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS)

Tube Dimension Wall Thickness
(mm) (mm) = t
D B 2.0 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 4.8 5.0 5.4 6.0 8.0 10.0
50 25
60 40
66 33
80 40
96 48
Section Size

122 61
145 82
172 92
200 100
240 120
300 150
300 200
Orange box sizes are for large diameter sections

Indicates presently rolled sections

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 Section Properties
Properties of Tata Structura (Circular Hollow Sections) YST 310 Grade
Nominal Outside Thickness Weight Area of Outer Surface Moment Section Radius of
Bore Diameter Cross Section Area/m of Inertia Modulus Gyration

mm mm mm kg/m cm2 cm2/m cm4 cm3 cm

2.00 0.95 1.21 0.57 0.54 0.69

15 21.3 2.60 1.21 1.53 669 0.69 0.64 0.66
3.20 1.44 1.82 0.75 0.70 0.65

2.30 1.38 1.78 1.36 1.01 0.87

20 26.9 2.60 1.56 1.98 845 1.48 1.10 0.86
3.20 1.87 2.38 1.70 1.26 0.84

2.60 1.98 2.54 3.09 1.83 1.10

25 33.7 3.20 2.41 3.06 1059 3.61 2.14 1.08
4.00 2.93 3.73 4.19 2.48 1.05

2.60 2.54 3.25 6.47 3.05 1.41

32 42.4 3.20 3.01 3.94 1332 7.62 3.59 1.39
4.00 3.79 4.82 8.99 4.24 1.36

2.90 3.23 4.13 10.70 4.43 1.61

40 48.3 3.20 3.56 4.53 1517 11.59 4.80 1.59
4.00 4.37 5.56 13.77 5.70 1.57

2.90 4.08 5.23 21.59 7.16 2.03

50 60.3 3.60 5.03 6.41 1895 25.88 8.59 2.00
4.50 6.19 7.88 30.90 10.20 1.98

3.20 5.71 7.32 48.79 12.82 2.58

65 76.1 3.60 6.42 8.20 2391 54.02 14.20 2.57
4.50 7.93 10.10 65.12 17.10 2.54

3.20 6.72 8.61 79.23 17.82 3.03

80 88.9 4.00 8.36 10.70 2793 96.36 21.68 3.00
4.80 9.90 12.70 112.52 25.31 2.98

3.60 9.75 12.50 192.03 33.60 3.92

100 114.3 4.50 12.20 15.50 3591 234.30 41.00 3.89
5.40 14.50 18.50 274.50 48.00 3.85

4.50 15.00 19.10 437.20 62.60 4.78

125 139.7 4.80 15.90 20.30 4389 463.44 66.35 4.77
5.40 17.90 22.80 514.50 73.70 4.75

4.50 17.80 22.70 732.60 88.74 5.68

150 165.1 4.80 18.90 24.20 5187 777.32 94.16 5.67
5.40 21.30 27.10 864.70 105.00 5.65

4.80 25.38 32.33 1856.78 169.49 7.58

6.00 31.51 40.17 2281.95 208.30 7.54
200 219.1 6886
8.00 41.67 53.08 2960.82 270.27 7.47
10.00 51.59 65.72 3599.89 328.61 7.40

6.00 39.51 50.30 4487.08 328.72 9.44

250 273 8.00 52.30 66.63 8580 5854.07 428.87 9.37
10.00 64.89 82.66 7156.97 524.32 9.31

6.30 49.36 62.88 7932.09 489.79 11.23

300 323.9 8.00 62.35 79.43 10180 9914.07 612.17 11.17
10.00 77.44 98.65 12163.24 751.05 11.10
Orange box sizes are for large diameter sections
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 Product Range Availability

Product Range : Circular Hollow Sections (CHS)

Tube Dimension Wall Thickness
(mm) (mm) = t
NB OD 2.0 2.3 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.6 4.0 4.5 4.8 5.0 5.4 6.0 6.3 8.0 10.0
15 21.3
20 26.9
25 33.7
32 42.4
Nominal Bore/Outside Diameter

40 48.3
50 60.3
65 76.1
80 88.9
100 114.3
125 139.7
150 165.1
200 219.1
250 273
300 323.9
Orange box sizes are for large diameter sections

Indicates presently rolled sections

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General Technical Specifications and Tolerances
PE R MISSIBLE AXIAL COMPR E SIVE STR E SS (Yst 310 Grade)
1/r 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 300 350
Ac 186 183 178 169 157 143 128 113 99 87 77 67 60 53 47 42 38 34 31 28 26 23 22 20 18 13 10
*Source: IS Standards

OTHER ALLOWABLE STRESS VALUES (IN Mpa)

Steel Minimum Minimum Axial Stress in Bending Stress Shear Bearing Equivalent
Grade Yield Stress UTS Tension In Ten. Or Compn. Stress Stress Stress
Yst 310 310 450 186 205 140 232 279
*Source: IS Standards

Mechanical Properties Dimensional Tolerance

Section Grade YST UTS % of Elongation Weight
Type Outside Thickness Squareness Corner
MPa MPa < 25.4 > 25.4 dimension radius Individual On lot of
mm mm Lengths 10 MT
YST 210 210 330 12 20
RHS/SHS +/-1% with a
90 deg. 10%
IS : 4923 YST 240 240 410 10 15 minimum +/-10% 3t max +/-7.5%
+/-2 deg. -8%
of +/-0.50 mm
YST 310 310 450 8 10

YST 210 210 330 12 20 OD upto and incl L L

CHS 48.3+0.4/ +10%, -8% + /-5%
-0.8mm. + no limit
IS : 1161 YST 240 240 410 12 17 NA NA
Over 48.3 mm -10% M&H M&H
YST 310 310 450 12 14 +/-1.0% +/-10% +/-7.5%
* YST 210 and YST 240 are also manufactured * Galvanized sections can also be manufactured

Length 6.0 m 0.05 m Customized length ranging from 6 m to 11 m may be supplied.

Minimum 1 : 200th of any length measured along the centre line (mill straightened condition) unless
Straightness
otherwise specifically arranged.
Maximum 2 mm 0.05 mm/m length-measured relative vertical shift of any adjacent corner of the section,
Twist Tolerance
measured by keeping one side on flat surface.
End Finish Plain ended-Mechanically sheared, mill-cut finish without further machining.
Surface Finish /
Black without any surface treatment of oiling or varnishing.
Chemical Properties
Sulphur content : 0.05% max, phosphorus content : 0.05% max, equivalent carbon percentage well within
Raw Material specified weldability limits with matching physical properties. For corrosion resistant steel in Cu-bearing
variety, refer to the WRS section of this brochure.
Weldability Tata Structura Steel Hollow Sections are weldable with standard M.S. Electrodes without any pre-heating.
Bundled by sealing metal strap and each bundle is labelled for size, measurement, lot number etc.
Packing
Approximate weight of each bundle is 1.5 Mt (+/-500 kg).
Marking of 'TATA STRUCTURA' emblem on surface, punched/stenciled/sticker pasted, on all Steel Hollow
Identification
Sections. Standard BIS mark is also put on the sections.
Tata Structura Hollow Sections in customized size, grade, length, surface finish and end finish may be
Note
delivered as per agreed supply conditions.
*Conditions apply.

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Fabrication and Connection Details
OVERLAP JOINTS
The weld seam 'A' can be
omitted without affecting
the behaviour of the joint.
POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENTS
In certain cases reinforced joints are preferred for
improved joint rigidity.
GAP JOINTS
This arrangement is often the simplest and most
economical and the joints are sufficiently strong.
Joining member alignments should be at > 30 with
respect to the other.
Jointing : Workshop & Site Practice
CUTTING
Tata Structura Steel Hollow Sections can be cut:
- By means of a heavy duty circular/hand saw
- By flame cutting: either manual or automatic
l The path of the cut can be marked directly on the surface
of the section or on a template after shop layout
l For section thicknesses of 5 mm and above, edges may
be chamfered for proper welding penetration
BENDING
l Axial cold bending of Tata Structura Steel Hollow Sections
is possible by using an internal mandrel and the roller
must be adapted to the shape and size of the section
l Three roll bending machine may be adapted - bend by
slow multiple pass, through trial and error method
l Thicker or larger sections are recommended to be
preheated in a normalising furnace before bending in hot
condition for better formation
Jointing : Workshop & Site Practice
WELDING
Technique in principle is similar for that of conventional
sections. Follow relevant BIS code of practice and design
conditions.
l Electrodes: Low hydrogen electrodes are suggested for
use.
l Butt welds: The throat thickness of the seam:
a) Wall thickness of the section when joining members
are of equal thickness, b) Wall thickness of thinner
section, If thicknesses are different. Backing strip may be
provided to ensure total root penetration in case of
thicker section design size.
l Fillet welds: Various types may be provided. Size of the
fillet is guided by the throat thickness as explained above.
l NOTE: All free ends of Tata Structure Steel Hollow
Sections should be sealed properly by welding, to prevent
internal corrosion.
l Normal M. S. electrodes of reputed brands are
recommended. Moisture from electrode should be
removed by baking before welding.
l Sequence: Edges are to be tack welded to maintain
uniform gap during welding to minimise residual stress:
- Transverse weld before longitudinal one
- Fillet weld following butt weld
- Starting from inside to outwards.
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 BOLTED RIDGE DETAILS
& TIE CONNECTIONS
Bolted connections as shown (Type A
Type A & Type B) are adopted by using single Type B
or double sag ties respectively.

TYPICAL SPLICING DETAIL

The internal backing sleeve fulfils two functions; it facilitates the proper
alignment of the parts and acts as backing strip for butt weld.
For more technical information, visit our website www.tatastructura.com
or contact us for Designer Handbook.

Jointing : Workshop & Site Practice

CORRECTING DISTORTIONS
Post weld distortions, despite precautions, can be corrected by cold bending, hammering of the welds or by applying controlled local
compensating heating on opposite sides. It is imperative to avoid excessive thermo-mechanical operation.
BOLTED/RIVETED CONNECTIONS
l Fasteners should conform to relevant BIS specifications and arrangements should be adequate to withstand combination of design
loads at joints and to facilitate ease of fixing,
l As internal surfaces of Tata Structura Steel Hollow Sections are inaccessible, they are adaptable to:
n Special structural fittings for indirect external bolting n Blind bolts n Self threading bolts, etc.
ERECTION
l In principle similar techniques are adopted as those for conventional section assemblies.
For hoisting and handling no additional stiffeners are required due to high torsional rigidity of Tata Structura Steel Hollow Sections.

PURLIN CONNECTIONS
Purlin becomes very efficient with Tata
Structura Rectangular & Square Steel
Hollow Sections because of its lateral
rigidity to avoid intermediate sag rods.
The connection shown (Type A & Type
Type A Type B
B) can provide end - fixity.

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 List of Contacts
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MARKETING HEADQUARTERS
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North Zone
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Marketing & Sales Division
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Patna
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West Zone
Mumbai
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Marketing & Sales Division
Orient House, 3rd Floor, Adi Marzban Path,
Ballard Estate, Mumbai-400 038
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Marketing & Sales Division
Premchand House Annexe
High Court Way, 172/2, Ashram Road,
Ahmedabad-380 009
Tel: 079 5561 2608/09
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Marketing & Sales Division
3rd Floor, NRK Business Park,
B1 Scheme No. 54, A B Road
Vijay Nagar, Indore - 452 010
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Bangalore
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Kochi - 682 024
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